About Us

D-seven are an all-male a’capella vocal performance group from Cape Town. Performing on some of South Africa’s largest platforms with top national artists, D-seven have established themselves as a premier entertainment act with a high level of media currency.

A’Capella (voice only) music has, for an exceptionally long period, suffered under the impression that it was a music genre lacking sex appeal, audience-accessibility and commercial viability, and perhaps a touch lame.

Needless to say, perceptions haven’t hindered D-seven , is a bold ensemble that has set the South African music performance scene alight with tight sets, fitted suits, slick moves and smooth music. And if first impressions are anything to go by, many a fan of high-quality live music will be groveling to the musical gods in thanks for a long while to come.

And grovel you just might. The men of D-seven certainly are a sight to match their sound, which is itself winning wide acclaim. The group is moving from strength to strength, having performed to packed crowds on some of the Mother City’s premier stages, namely Rocking the Daisies, Artscape Theatre and Broadway, whilst catching the eye of producers at SABC 2 in the process. They’ve also performed with the likes of Arno Carstens, Louise Carver and Goldfish.

What makes this group so special, aside from their flirtatious nature and persuasive charm, is their individual and combined passion for singing, is evident by their commitment to the art to date. Each has their own exceptional singing career behind them and it’s their love of singing and entertaining that has encouraged them to join forces to get your feet tapping, bringing a’capella into a world of cool. Their ability to perform each of their tracks with such panache and charm leaves audiences amazed and feeling spoilt.

All that coverage is sure to grow the D-seven brand, and like any performance outfit worth their salt, the men are certainly conscious of the fact. But it’s the brand itself that catches more attention than anything else.

Fresh, vibrant, powerful, mature (with just the hint of an incorrigible wink), contemporary and downright damned good. These are the ideas and terms that make up the core of the D-seven brand and identity, ideas which are lived out by each of the seven gents on stage and in life. So get on your feet or take a load off. Clap your hands, bite your lip or chill out. Open up your ears, eyes and your smile, D-seven is up.

D-seven have been spotted at venues & events such as:

• J&B Met (J&B Jet Lounge & Equuss Lounge)
• Up The Creek Music Festival
• Paul Cluver Amphitheater
• Champagne & Method Cap Classique Festival, Franchoek
• Rocking the Daisies
• VredeFest with aKing, The Dirty Skirts, Fokofpolisiecar, Foto na Dans.
• SA’s Got Talent
• SABC 2
• The Bay Hotel, Camps Bay
  Artscape Theater, On Broadway Theater, Cape Town
• Victoria Country Club, Pietermaritzburg
• Hilton Hotel, Durban
• Sandton Convention Center, Johannesburg
• Klein Libertus & Dorpstraat Theater, Stellenbosch
• Kunskafee, Durbanville.
• Pink Lunch, Chairty Event for Breast Cancer
• 5FM, UCT Radio, MFM, Heart FM, Goodhope FM, Cape Talk FM
• 2Oceans Blog, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Marie Claire Magazine, Cape Times, Next 48Hours, Argus
• Corporate Functions (Clients such as Seeff, Mediclinic, Sanlam, Bilton, Jordan Wines, Cubana, SAB)
• Private Functions (Weddings, Birthdays, Launches)
• Obz Café & Theater, Cape Town
• L’Ormarins Queens Plate, Opened for Arno Carstens & Goldfish & Louise Carver
• Arabella Hotel and Spa, Kleinmond

	Graham Hildyard Graham Hildyard is a man of distinction, the kind of man who leaves less said, and more implied. Tall, dark, and sharp in a suit, Graham brings a fine dose of gentlemanly flavour to D-seven, as well as a smooth, clean first bass vocal.
	Eugene Gouws Eugene “Dimples” Gouws is characterised by three things. His chin, his one thousand yard stare, and an excessive portion of musical talent. Eugene studies music at the University of Stellenbosch when he’s not appearing on stages across the globe as a distinctively rich and powerful tenor. Eugene is D-seven’s chief musical arranger.
	Patrick Craig The man with two first names needs only one introduction. By day he gets creative with Cape Town’s marketing types, by night he puts his Irish charm to good use as D-seven’s dynamic manager and baritone. Patrick has a keen interest in living the dream, and beat boxing.
	Scott Lee-Jones A senior medical student, the Good Doctor will be on hand to take your pulse, and anything else you offer him, should you feel the need for some medical attention. Just take a number, and hop up on that bed. When he’s not wearing his white coat, Scott belts out sincere, soaring melodies as D-seven’s most established soloist.
	Dylan Martin Dylan sent shock waves through the entertainment industry earlier this year when scientific tests confirmed claims that he is the spiritual and physical reincarnation of James Dean. More at home in his Fire-Engine-Red Mercury Comet than in a bed, Dylan got his voice from singing along to the mix tapes girls leave in the glove box of his ride.
	Francois Swart “Frank” puts the rock in ‘rockstar’, and that’s not just because his favourite word is ‘ouens’. D-seven needs a solid musical platform to launch off of and to remain anchored to at every gig, and Frank is that platform. A charming but powerful double bass, Francois appreciates the finer subtleties and nuances of a classic bass line, and his strong, resonant voice adds a crucial vocal percussion dimension to the group, making him an indispensable player on the D-seven stage.
	Shiraz Jogee Very few people can be said to have been born ready for performance, but the effervescent Shiraz is one such rarity. Energetic and fun on and off stage, Shiraz has a pair of dancing shoes for every song and every occasion, and just like his namesake, he always goes down smooth.